# Floral-Embroidered Laceless Shoes Vans and BILLY'S Tokyo Work on the Signature Slip-Ons By Amy Duong | Published 2019-11-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billys-tokyo References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/10/billys-tokyo-vans-slip-on-floral-chenille-release-info) & [zozo.jp](https://zozo.jp/shop/billysent/goods/48118120/) Vans unveils its latest work in conjunction with [BILLY's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speed-ls-sneaker) Tokyo -- the two join forces to create a new pair of the [iconic Slip-On shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-slip-pro). The Japanese retail brand experiments with a variety of textiles, adorning the latest update with a blend of rubber, canvas, chenille, and more. The uppers' base is made from a canvas material in a soft tan hue sitting atop a rubber midsole foundation in white for a slight contrast. The heel badges are in a stark black and it all sits on top of a vulcanized gum sole at the bottom. The uppers feature vibrant accents in the form of [embroidered flowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-punk) informed through embroidery in bright colors of yellow, white, pink, green, purple, and more. Image Credit: BILLY's Tokyo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Floral-embroidered Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate vibrant, embroidered floral patterns into their products. - **Textile Experimentation:** Innovative uses of multiple different textiles create unique product designs for companies to explore. - **Minimalist Slip-on Design:** Simplicity in shoe design presents opportunities for companies to experiment with subtle design features. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Incorporating embroidered patterns and experimenting with different textiles creates opportunities for footwear brands to stand out in a crowded market. - **Fashion:** Utilizing floral-embroidered designs in clothing and accessories offers a fresh take on traditional fashion textiles. - **Retail:** Introducing unique products through collaborations between brands presents disruptive innovation opportunities for retailers looking to stay ahead of the curve. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Collaborative Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speed-ls-sneaker.md) - [Bejeweled Checkered Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattias-gollin.md) - [Asymmetrical Slip‑on Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-vans.md) - [Asymmetrical Skate Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billys-x-vans-year-of-the-horse.md) - [Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-punk.md) - [Pearl Bead Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearlized-pack.md) - [Formally Transformed Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastery-atelier.md) - [Knitted Crochet Checkerboard Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitted-half-cab.md) - [Bold Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca-x-vans.md)